Dubai Health Authority has announced that its dental services department will begin using 3D technology to print teeth later this year. A senior official said the use of the technology is the beginning of the authority’s ambitious plans to use 3D printing …
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Aldar supports dialogue for regional hotel investors as GIOHIS returns
Aldar Properties is undertaking multi-billion Dirham civic projects to help develop Abu Dhabi, the capital emirate of the United Arab Emirates, into an international business magnet and tourist destination. As the Emirate’s premier real estate …
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This service will improve connectivity among major attractions around Yas Island and Abu Dhabi.
This service will improve connectivity among major attractions around Yas Island and Abu Dhabi. Aldar Properties on Monday reached an agreement with Jalboot Marine Network for the launch of the service. Aldar Properties CEO Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak said …
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UAE residents share their experiences on losing and finding their prized possessions
In Abu Dhabi, people who lose or find items are advised to visit the nearest police directorate. Unclaimed items are eventually sent to charity, or to related departments such as immigration. In Dubai, handing over lost property within 48 hours is a legal …
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Dubai Property brokers’ commission settles at Dh1.5b previous year
According to DLD report, registered property brokers of Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), the regulatory hand of Dubai Land Department’s (DLD), earned Dh1.5 billion commission last year. It has been announced by DLD that the total value of the …
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Dubai rules Miss Universe catwalk in Manila
who set up his eponymous label in 2003 in Dubai. “She didn’t really get a chance to enjoy her walk when she was crowned in 2015 due to the pandemonium,” Cinco tells Gulf News tabloid!. Wurtzbach’s infamous coronation, when host Steve Harvey wrongly …
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Trends in UAE’s social media usage revealed
ABU DHABI // Social media is more for play than work for the vast majority of users in the UAE, a survey has found. Whether it is posting updates, taking pictures or watching videos, overall users prefer the likes of WhatsApp and Facebook to the more …
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DFM, ADX indices flat ahead of banks’ financial results
Dubai: The UAE’s main equity indices were relatively flat on Monday, one day before Abu Dhabi’s three biggest banks are set to disclose their financial results for 2016. The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) index inched up 0.34 per cent to 3,678.79.
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Dubai’s Telecom Watchdog Has Warned Against The ‘Free WiFi Network’
Telecommunications Regularity Authority (TRA) has warned smartphone users to be careful while connecting to ‘free’ WiFi network at hotels and malls, as hackers can access the devices by setting up fake WiFi points. There are fake open WiFi networks in …
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GCC bank profits expected to improve in 2017
Dubai: Profitability of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) banks are expected to improve this year after going through a slowdown last year according to banking industry analysts and rating agencies. “Earnings in GCC may show a growth of 5.9 per cent 2017 …
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Abu Dhabi: Sun, sea, lots of sand, and much more
You may not immediately think a Middle Eastern holiday is for you, but there are plenty of good reasons to add Abu Dhabi to your list. Qasr Al Sarab by Anantara in Abu Dhabi. You may not immediately think a Middle Eastern holiday is for you, but there are …
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Shaikh Mohammad surprises Dubai diners
Dubai: Diners at the Madinat Jumeirah were in for a pleasant surprise over the weekend, as the ruler of Dubai unexpectedly popped up into the neighbourhood. His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE …
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US embassy in UAE suspends issuing visas to citizens of 7 countries
Dubai: Gulf News contacted US Embassy and consulate in Abu Dhabi and Dubai respectively on Sunday for comment but officials couldn’t be reached by press time. On its twitter account, US Mission to UAE officials tweeted on Sunday that it is suspending the …
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UAE to grant Russian visitors visas on arrival
DUBAI The United Arab Emirates will offer Russian visitors visas on arrival in the country in a bid to boost tourism and trade, state news agency WAM reported on Sunday. Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has approved a …
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UAE and India have a shared history and a shared future: paper
A UAE newspaper has said that the three-day visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to New Delhi, has come to an end, but the relationship between the UAE and …
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UAE to grant Russian travelers visas on arrival
UAE state news agency WAM reported. Under the decree approved by Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Russian citizens are granted an entry visa for 30 days for the first time, renewable one time only …
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Republic Day 2017: UAE Soldiers Lead March At Parade On Rajpath
As India celebrated its 68th Republic Day, soldiers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) led the parade at Rajpath, the ceremonial road where President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan …
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